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Black pepper saves life in an emergency

People’s Pharmacy on black pepper to stop bleeding, the risks of statins and mosquito-bite relief.

China catches industrial polluters using drones

CHINA is turning to aerial drones to monitor pollution, with its biggest mission to date finding illegal emissions by some of the largest industrial companies in the country’s northern provinces.

Korean Air Making a Difference to Students in Mongolia

Korean Air held a ‘donation ceremony’ on 26 June at Gun Galuutai Complex School nearby Baganuur, Ulaanbaatar to formally handover to the school thirty computers with desks and chairs.

Rio Tinto hits new Mongolia hurdle

One of Rio Tinto's largest projects has hit another snag after the company running the $US6.2 billion Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in Mongolia was handed a new audit claiming unpaid taxes and penalties.

Inner Mongolia launches tourism campaign

The Tourism Bureau of Inner Mongolia autonomous region announced its new tourism promotion campaign on June 27 in Beijing at a press conference to introduce its prime tourism resources.

Brave Gloucestershire woman set to embark on epic horse race across Mongolia

BRAVE Jess Kwong is set to embark on what has been described as the most extreme race on horseback the world has ever seen.

Crown Mongolia Opens New Warehouse Facility

The Crown Worldwide Group has made a strategic investment in the emerging market of Mongolia by pioneering the country’s first state-of-the-art facility in Ulaanbaatar.

Fraudulent agents trapping young Nepali women in marriage to foreign husbands

A flourishing racket in ‘mail order brides’ has come to light, in which young women from low-income Asian countries like Nepal are lured into marriage with men far older than them in relatively wealthy Asian countries like South Korea.

Stocks Buzz – Turquoise Hill Resources, (TRQ), Midway Gold, (MDW), Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, (NYSE:FCX),Uranium Energy, (NYSEMKT:UEC)

Manhattan, NY- June 28, 2014 – ( Techsonian ) – Turquoise Hill Resources, ( NYSE:TRQ ), recently released that a notice of dispute with the Government of Mongolia has been filed. The Investment Agreement outlines the dispute resolution process.

ADB sets up $17.6-million trust fund

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has set up a new trust fund to support the adoption of advanced low-carbon technologies in its developing member-countries with a grant of about $17.65 million from the Japanese government.

PH country of focus, gets more Canada aid

The Canadian government on Saturday designated the Philippines as a “Country of Focus “ of its international development assistance program.

UN boss adopts a lion cub in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 28 – United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon on Saturday adopted a six-month-old lion cub which he named Tumaini at the Nairobi National Park.

One man and his moped

A North Devon man who has travelled 60,000 miles through 34 countries on his trusty moped is gearing up to travel the length of North and South America.

UN Secretary General comments on threat of international terrorism in region

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the international community on Saturday to have "inclusive dialogue and inclusive policies, embracing all different groups of people" when dealing with international terrorism.

Canada picks PH as a 'Country of Focus' for its global aid program

MANILA - The Canadian government has designated the Philippines as a "Country of Focus" of its international development assistance program, a move seen to boost its support for the country’s poverty eradication campaign, among others.

Chinese drones keep eye on polluters

China has mobilized drones to gather air pollution data in key northern areas to assist an inspection on how well environmental laws are enforced, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

Canada expands aid targets, but no new money for foreign development

OTTAWA - The Harper government is expanding its foreign aid priority list by five countries, widening the pool of recipients to the level set by the previous Liberal government.

Canada expands aid targets, but drops Pakistan, Bolivia

OTTAWA — The Harper government is expanding its foreign aid priority list by five countries, widening the pool of recipients to the level set by the previous Liberal government.

Canada reshuffles foreign aid priorities Consider the

The Harper government is expanding its foreign aid priority list by five countries, widening the pool of recipients to the level set by the previous Liberal government.

China’s Hohhot Becomes First City to Ease Home-Purchase Limits

China ’s northern city of Hohhot waived checks limiting the number of homes each resident is allowed to own, becoming the first in the country to ease government policies to rein in real estate prices.

Hohhot ends curbs on home purchases

More cities may follow suit as govt considers market-based approach

Mongolian Armed Forces members, U.S. Marines train side-by-side

FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, Mongolia - Bang! A hand grenade goes off. Mongolian role players yell, “Help me!” as they pretend to be injured from the training grenade.

Multinational partners conduct field-training exercise in Mongolia

FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, Mongolia -- Nestled in a grass-covered valley surrounded by a panoramic view of rolling hills and low mountains lined with skyward-reaching rock formations, covered by an expansive sky that seems to go on forever, the Five Hills Training Area of the Mongolian Armed Forces came to life with the arrival of Soldiers for the Field Training Exercise (FTX) portion of Khaan Quest 2014 that began June 20.

Chinese City of Hohhot Reverses Course on Home-Purchase Curbs

SHANGHAI--A city in northern China reversed course twice this week and is now dropping its limits on the purchase of second homes, in a sign of the uncertainties in China's softening property market.

Two Amur Falcons reach Inner Mongolia

Kohima, June 27 (MExN): Two of the three satellite-tagged Amur Falcons which were released from Nagaland on November 7, 2013 have reached Inner Mongolia.

Asia Foundation and GASI Conduct National Workshop on Environment in Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, June 27, 2014 — On June 26-27, The Asia Foundation and the General Agency for Specialized Inspection (GASI) held a national training workshop, “Developing a rehabilitation methodology for small-scale mining, ensuring the proper use of natural resources, and protecting biodiversity and habitats,” at the GASI Conference Hall. The workshop was organized as part of the second phase of the Engaging Stakeholders in Environmental Conservation Project (ESEC II) designed to enhance the contribution of Mongolia’s artisanal mining sector to sustainable local development.

Strong, Safe and Resilient: NEMA and the World Bank host Disaster Risk Management Workshop

Ulaanbaatar. June 27, 2014 -- How can the citizens of Mongolia be protected from disasters?

Wang Yi: China-Mongolia Economic and Trade Cooperation Should Take Connectivity and Major Project Cooperation as a Priority

On June 24, 2014, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in his meeting with President of Mongolia-China Joint Committee on Economic and Trade Cooperation on the Mongolian side and Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia Dendev Terbishdagva in Ulan Bator, expressed that China-Mongolia economic and trade cooperation should take connectivity and major project cooperation as a priority.

President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj of Mongolia Meets with Wang Yi

On June 25, 2014, President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj of Mongolia met with Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Government Palace in Ulan Bator.

10 Tips for Visiting Mongolia

For my 23rd birthday, I was lucky to be able to take a trip to the pristine Khuvsgul Lake in Mongolia.

First Chinese city openly relaxes housing controls

(Reuters) - A city in northern China re-affirmed its decision on Friday to allow people to buy more than one home, after appearing earlier this week to have rowed back on a move that could risk angering the central government.

Statement by Deputy Managing Director Naoyuki Shinohara at the Conclusion of his Visit to Mongolia

Press Release No. 14/311 June 27, 2014

Mongolia's mining boom raises environment concerns

With an abundance of minerals and one of the world's fastest growing economies, Mongolia is a hotspot for mining companies. But, lawmakers are struggling to ensure the environment doesn’t pay a heavy price.

Mongolia moves to prohibit sexual orientation discrimination

The government here has embarked on a series of sweeping reforms to the country's legal system, including provisions that aim to prevent crimes of hate, bigotry and discrimination.

Frontier LLC's 8th Annual Conference- Invest Mongolia September 2-3 2014, Ulaanbaatar: Confirmed Speakers Updated

Ulaanbaatar, June 27, 2014 (ABN Newswire) - Frontier LLC provides update for this year's "Invest Mongolia", 8th annual Conference 2014, to be held on September 2nd & 3rd in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

The world of Haruki Murakami expands for Mongolia with ‘1Q84’

The Mongolian translation of the three volume book “1Q84”, by Haruki Murakami, was released on June 26 at Internom Bookstore.

Mongolia’s flourishing football fan base

Why ‘World Cup Fever’ may not end at the final whistle

Wang Yi: China-Mongolia Relations Face Important Development Opportunities

When holding talks with Foreign Minister Luvsanvandan Bold of Mongolia in Ulan Bator on June 24, 2014, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that the current China-Mongolia relations face important development opportunities.

High capacity laboratory opens for better food safety in Mongolia

Newly constructed extension of the Central Food Laboratory of SAMO Scientific Food Research and Manufacturing Institute opened on Wednesday with the aim to improve food safety in Mongolia.

Mongolia’s ‘contortion sisters’ awe ‘America’s Got Talent’

America’s Got Talent reality television series’ season nine is taking place in Las Vegas, USA currently.

Development Bank of Mongolia to cooperate with foreign companies

During the irregular governmental meeting on Wednesday, approval was given to the Development Bank of Mongolia’s Board of Directors to establish a 75 million USD contract with Vnesheconombank of Russia, the Bank of Foreign Economic Activity, in order to re-finance capital demanded for installing and buying a 100 Megawatt turbine generator to improve the capacity of Thermal Power Plant No. 4.

D.Gankhuyag: Wang Yi’s visit will strengthen Mongolia-China relation and cooperation

Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi visited Mongolia from June 24 to 26. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Gankhuyag gave an interview regarding the visit.

Mongolia Brief June 27, 2014 Part III

Jockeys under seven not allowed to race horses during Naadam June 27 (UB Post) The State Specialized Inspection Agency is working to ensure safety of child jockeys this year.

Mongolia Brief June 27, 2014 Part II

5 Billion Financial Support with 5 % interest rate for SME’s June 27 (Mongolian Economy) SME, small- and medium-sized enterprises held their first big forum today to discuss policies being implemented regarding the function of SMEs. The city government talked with representatives to ask for their opinion reflecting on a SME supporting program they hope to establish. Currently, there are over 26,000 small- and medium-sized enterprises in the city who sent 350 representatives to partake in today’s event. 

Mongolia Brief June 27, 2014 Part I

“Cherished Mongolian Horse” Exhibition Opened to Promote Culture and Tradition June 27 (infomongolia.com) In the scope of the 90th anniversary of establishing contemporary museum in Mongolia and the 93rd anniversary of celebration of the People’s revolution, Mongolian Military Museum in collaboration with the Museum of Dundgovi Aimag have opened a “Cherished Mongolian Horse” exhibition in Ulaanbaatar.

Amur falcons: Pangti, Naga reach Mongolia

It has been reported that the two satellite tagged Amur Faclons named Pangti and Naga have returned back to Mongolia. However, another Amur Falcom named Wokha seemed to be still stuck in Africa.

Turquoise Hill files notice of dispute with Mongolia

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Poverty, Inequality, and the Negative Effects of Mongolia’s Economic Downturn

For the last four years, Mongolia has had one of the fastest growing economies in the world, clocking double-digit growth on the back of a mining boom.

Mongolia Fortified Wine Market: New market analysis released

( live-PR.com ) - Synopsis Fortified Wine Market in Mongolia: Databook to 2017 is the result of extensive market research covering the Fortified Wine market in Mongolia.

Oyu Tolgoi Row Shouldn’t Stall Funding, Director Says

Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. (TRQ) ’s tax dispute with Mongolia shouldn’t derail $4 billion of project financing to expand the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine part owned by Rio Tinto Group, a local director at the resource’s operator said.

Kenya: President of Kenya and Prince of Monaco Attend Opening of UNEA High-Level Segment

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Mongolia chairs UN Environmental Assembly

The first-ever United Nations Environmental Assembly is being hosted in Nairobi, Kenya, where more than 150 high-level delegations are addressing environmental sustainability challenges, including green economy financial mechanisms, the illegal trade of wild animals and plants, sustainable environmental consumption, as well as development outlooks through 2015.

USA signs contract to return dinosaur fossils to Mongolia

Last week, Ambassador of Mongolia to the United States B.Altangerel signed an agreement on the repatriation of Mongolia-originated items collected at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department (ICE).

Viking Mines in fresh deal with Mongolian power authorities

Viking Mines – formerly Viking Ashanti – has signed a second future coal supply agreement with a Mongolian government power authority.

Viking Mines signs second coal MoU with Mongolian power authorities

Viking Mines ( ASX:VKA ) has signed a second future coal supply agreement with a Mongolian Government power authority for its Berkh Uul Bituminous Coal Project in northern Mongolia.

Mongolian president meets Chinese FM on ties

ULAN BATOR, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj held talks with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi here on Wednesday, with both sides vowing to promote bilateral ties to a new level.

D.Damba: I speak for miners, not politicians

Last weekend, the “100 Important Topics” program aired on several channels and online, stating that transporting coal to China by narrow-gauge railroad might pose a threat to national security.

Notice of Dispute Filed With the Government of Mongolia

VANCOUVER, BC, Jun 25, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Following receipt of an audit report from the Mongolian Tax Authority claiming unpaid taxes , penalties and disallowed entitlements associated with the initial development of the Oyu Tolgoi mine, Turquoise Hill Resources today announced that a notice of dispute with the Government of Mongolia has been filed.

Tax Dispute Threatens to Delay Mongolian Copper Mine

LONDON—A massive Mongolian copper mine in which Rio Tinto has a major interest looks set for further delays, after the company which owns the rights to the mine said it would challenge tax claims made by the country's authorities.

Exercise Khaan Quest 2014 begins in Mongolia

FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, Mongolia (June 24, 2014) -- Hundreds of service members and distinguished guests from U.S. Army Pacific and surrounding countries gathered for the Khaan Quest 2014 opening ceremony, held at the Mongolian Armed Forces Peace Support Operations Training Center at Five Hills Training Area here, Friday.

Mongolia Brief June 26, 2014 Part IV

Ulaanbaatar streets give residents a reason to smile June 26 (UB Post) In the past few weeks, bright yellow smiley faces have been painted on manhole covers along main roads and streetlight poles along Baga Toiruu and University Street have been painted in light green as part of urban image improvement programs of the Ulaanbaatar Governor.

Mongolia Brief June 26, 2014 Part III

Mongolia Produces 1.5 Thous. Ton of Molybdenum in May Ulaanbaatar, June 26 (MONTSAME) Mining Ministry officials informed at "Transparent Mining" press conference that a monthly production of molybdenum reached 1.5 thousand ton the last month.

Mongolia Brief June 26, 2014 Part II

From Bad to expensive? June 26 (Mongolian Economy) It was six or seven years ago when Mongolia first set out to build 1,800 kilometres of new railway to increase the volume of exports to China.

Mongolia Brief June 26, 2014 Part I

Mongolians at UNEA in Nairobi Ulaanbaatar, June 26 (MONTSAME) A delegation of Mongolia is participating in the first UN Environment Assembly which is running in the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Headquarters Nairobi, Kenya.

Mongolia Brief June 25, 2014 Part II

Standing Committee Head Meets OSCE/ODIHR Division Chief Ulaanbaatar, June 25 (MONTSAME) A head of the parliamentary Standing committee on petitions and chairwoman of the working group for drawing up a bill on general elections R.Burmaa Wednesday received Dr Marcin Walecki, a chief of Democratic Governance and Gender Unit at the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights.

Mongolia Brief June 25, 2014 Part I

Foreign Minister of People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi Pays Official Visit to Mongolia June 25 (infomongolia.com) At the invitation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Mr. Luvsanvandan BOLD, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Wang Yi is paying an official visit to Mongolia on June 24-26, 2014.

Uranium price rebound could be fast – Areva

French nuclear group Areva expects uranium prices – under pressure since Japan’s Fukushima accident more than three years ago – to rise again, perhaps later this year or next, a company official said on Monday.

Copper demand to overtake surplus by 2019: Zimtu

Demand for refined copper will overtake the current surplus by 2019, says Zimtu analyst Derek Hamill.

Copper price extends rally after Chinese data, deficit surprise

In New York trade on Monday September copper jumped to a high of $3.151 a pound after data out of China shows manufacturing activity at a seven-month high.

Global Baby Food and Infant Formula Market 2014-2018

NEW YORK , June 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Baby Food and Infant Formula Market 2014-2018 Global Players Analyzed in New Research Report at ReportsnReports.com

Global Baby Food and Infant Formula Market 2014-2018 report analyzes companies like Abbott Laboratories, Danone SA, Mead Johnson & Co. LLC, Nestle SA, Ballamy Organics, Ella's Kitchen Friesland, H.J. Heinz Co., Hero Group, HIPP, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Manna Foods, Meiji, Morinaga, Nurture Inc., Parent's Choice, Plum Organics, Stonyfield Farm Inc., Sprout Foods Inc.

Best Selling Cars Around The Globe – Trans Siberian Series Part 16: The best-selling cars in Mongolia

This is the final Mongolian post in our Trans-Siberian Series, exploring a very unique and surprising list of the best-selling models in the country.

Chinese city backtracks on call to ease property controls

(Reuters) - A city in northern China on Wednesday appeared to rescind a decision to lift curbs on home purchases, highlighting the tension between central and regional governments over winding back controls on property.

A FINANCE AND HR COORDINATOR - MONGOLIA

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Mongolia’s cement industry to meet rising demand

New production capacity in Mongolia’s cement industry is set to meet rising demand as advanced technology is replacing old equipment, moving towards self sufficiency in one of the key materials in the construction trade.

Kenya: Mongolia's Environment Minister Elected First President of United Nations Environment Assembly

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Cooperative Health Engagement opens to community during Khaan Quest 2014

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia - Khaan Quest is a regularly scheduled, multinational exercise co-sponsored this year by U.S. Army Pacific, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific, and hosted annually by the Mongolian Armed Forces.

Mongolia hosts multinational peacekeeping drill

About 1,200 troops from 23 countries are participating in a peacekeeping drill in Mongolia's Five Hills military field, southwest of the capital.

Court of Justice in Mongolia Has Set June 30, 2014 as the Trial Date for the Tax Investigation Case Against SouthGobi Sands and Three of Its Former Employees

HONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwired - June 24, 2014) - SouthGobi Resources Ltd. (TSX:SGQ)(HKSE:1878) (the "Company") previously announced on May 13, 2014 that the charges for alleged violation of Mongolian tax law had been officially filed against the Company's three (3) former employees and against the Company's Mongolian subsidiary SouthGobi Sands LLC ("SGS") as "civil defendant".

Mongolia Sets Date for Trial Against Former SouthGobi Employees

The trial of a tax investigation case into SouthGobi Resources Ltd. (SGQ) and three of its former employees is set to begin in Mongolia next week.

Khaan Quest 2014 opening ceremony

FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, Mongolia -- Hundreds of service members and distinguished guests from U.S. Army Pacific and surrounding countries gathered for the Khaan Quest 2014 opening ceremony held at the Mongolian Armed Forces Peace Support Operations Training Center at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia on June 20.

Camel found to be infected with equine flu virus

Equine influenza is able to jump from horses to camels, researchers have confirmed.

Bizarre parasite from the Jurassic had mouthparts for sucking blood of salamanders

Researchers from the University of Bonn and from China have discovered a fossil fly larva with a spectacular sucking apparatus.

Ancient 'Bizarre' Parasite Had Only-Know Sucking Plate

A parasite they swam the freshwater lakes of Inner Mongolia 165 million years ago had a thorax formed like a sucking plate; no other known parasite has been known to have this type of sucker.

Tax dispute arises between Rio Tinto and Mongolia

Rio Tinto’s company in Mongolia has been accused of evading taxes and penalties payments related to the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine.

Sound of the grasslands

A music producer from Inner Mongolia has gathered some of the best musicians from the remote region to play their music to audiences across the globe. Chen Jie reports.

Mongolian Government may introduce LGBT protections in face of neo-Nazi violence

The Mongolian government is considering the implementation of anti-discrimination legislature to protect its LGBT citizens in the face of rising neo-Nazi violence.

Mongolia Stock Exchange Appoints New CEO With Ties to U.K.

A former counselor at the Mongolian Embassy in the U.K. was named acting chief executive officer of the Mongolian Stock Exchange.

President of 2014 Incheon Asian Games visits Mongolia

The President of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee Kim Youngsoo and other delegates are discussing collaborative projects and the Asian Games with the Mongolian National Olympic Committee, as part of their official visit to Ulaanbaatar ending tomorrow.

Chifeng Welcomes First International 5-star Hotel

Wanda Realm Chifeng, owned and managed by Wanda Hotels & Resorts, celebrated its grand opening on 20 June 2014.

Alaska National Guard continues partnership with Mongolian armed forces

CAMP DENALI, Alaska — Approximately 100 Alaska National Guard members arrived in Mongolia to participate in Exercise Khaan Quest 2014, scheduled to take place until July 1 at Five Hills Training Area and in the city of Ulaanbaatar.

Russian Federal Council Chairwoman visits Mongolia

Chairwoman of the Federation Council of Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Ivanovna Matviyenko is on an official visit to Mongolia from June 22 and 23, at the invitation of Chairman of the Parliament Z.Enkhbold.

Chinese Foreign Minister to visit Mongolia

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, will pay an official visit to Mongolia by the invitation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia L.Bold on June 24 to 26.

Runway show weaves relationship between Mongolia and Turkey

Eighteen models from the Mongolian National Designers Association boasted colorful hand-woven Turkish kutnu and silk chiffon, aptly fusing the traditional and the modern, and the national and the international.

Mongolia tax row may delay Rio mine

A HOTLY contested tax dispute between Rio Tinto and the Mongolian government threatens to further delay a $US5.1 billion ($5.4bn) underground expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine.

Mongolia accuses Turquoise Hill Resources of unpaid taxes of $6.6bn Oyu Tolgoi project

The Mongolian Tax Authority has accused Turquoise Hill Resources, a 51% Rio Tinto-owned mining firm, of unpaid taxes, penalties and disallowed entitlements associated with the $6.6bn Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine project.

Mongolia accuses Rio Tinto of Oyu Tolgoi mine tax default

The Mongolian Government has accused Rio Tinto and its subsidiary, Turquoise Hill Resources, of failing to pay taxes and penalties relating to the $6.6bn Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine project.

Mongolia Brief June 24, 2014 Part V

P.Tsagaan meets IRI delegation Ulaanbaatar, June 24 (MONTSAME) Head of the Presidential Office P.Tsagaan Monday received a delegation of the International Republican Institute (IRI).

Mongolia Brief June 24, 2014 Part IV

New Acting CEO and Board of Directors of Mongolian Stock Exchange Appointed June 24 (infomongolia.com) Following the Government Resolution No.152 dated from May 10, 2014, the Mongolian Stock Exchange (MSE) JSC’s rights of shareholder and duties were transferred to the Ministry of Finance of Mongolia.

Mongolia Brief June 24, 2014 Part III

PM Received by Turkish Speaker Ulaanbaatar, June 24 (MONTSAME) The head of executive power of Mongolia N.Altankhuyag was received by the Chairman of the National Assembly (parliament) of Turkey Mr Cemil Cicek on Tuesday.

Mongolia Brief June 24, 2014 Part II

Selective measure to strengthen the tugrug June 24 (UB Post) According to the National Statistical Office of Mongolia, money supply in our economy (including cash, balances held in checking and savings accounts, and foreign currency) reached 10.2 trillion MNT by the end of May 2014.

Mongolia Brief June 24, 2014 Part I

Speaker Z.Enkhbold Gives Interview to ITAR-TASS Ulaanbaatar, June 24 (MONTSAME) The Chairman of the State Great Khural (parliament) Z.Enkhbold Monday gave an interview to Russia’s ITAR-TASS news agency.

Mongolia Brief June 23, 2014 Part II

Deputy PM about Naadam preparation Ulaanbaatar, June 23 (MONTSAME) At the "Hours of Construction" meeting on Monday, the Deputy Prime Minister D.Terbishdagva informed journalists about the preparation for the Naadam festival (July 11-13).

Turquoise Hill stocks drop after Mongolia claims Vancouver miner owes taxes

Stocks in Turquoise Hill Resources (TSX: TRQ) were dropping during morning trading hours following the announcement the Mongolian government was investigating the Vancouver mining company for unpaid taxes associated with its Oyu Tolgoi project.

GDF SUEZ : signs Concession Agreement for 415MW power plant in Mongolia

Following the signing of the PPA and financial close, the consortium will build and operate a coal-fired CHP plant with electricity capacity of 415MW and steam capacity of 587MW.

Siblings take on Mongol Rally in old Morris Minor

Taking part in the Mongol Rally is no mean feat but tackling the 10,000-mile challenge in a clapped out motor sounds almost impossible.

Rio Tinto hits new Mongolia hurdle

One of Rio Tinto's largest projects has hit another snag after the company running the $US6.2 billion Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in Mongolia was handed a new audit claiming unpaid taxes and penalties.

CATERING INTl SERV : CIS wins a major US$100 million contract in Mongolia

Following an international call for tenders, CIS confirms the signature of a new contract with the major British-Australian Group, Rio Tinto, to ensure accommodation services management for the largest industrial mining project of this country, namely the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine.

Environment, Economic Linked at New UN Assembly

The first-ever United Nations Environmental Assembly is underway in Nairobi, Kenya, where more than 150 high-level delegations are addressing environmental sustainability challenges.

Rio’s Turquoise Hill gets new tax demand from Mongolia over Oyu Tolgoi

ONE of Rio Tinto’s largest projects hit another snag after the company running the $US6.2 billion Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in Mongolia was handed a new audit claiming unpaid taxes and penalties.

Mongolia Business Forecast Report Q4 2013 - new country guide report published

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Mongolian govt says Oyu Tolgoi owes taxes, penalties

June 23 (Reuters) - Mongolian tax authorities have sent a report to officials at the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine, claiming unpaid taxes and penalties related to the development of the mine, which is operated by Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd said on Monday.

Turquoise Hill drops as Mongolia says Oyu Tolgoi owes tax, penalties

Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. (TSE:TRQ), the Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the Asia Pacific region, fell in morning trade after Mongolia’s Tax Authority claimed the Rio Tinto Group unit operating in the country has unpaid taxes, penalties and disallowed entitlements associated with the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine development.

Mongolia says Oyu Tolgoi owes tax, penalties

(Reuters) - Mongolian tax authorities have sent a report to the Oyu Tolgoi mine claiming unpaid taxes and penalties related to the development of the mine, which is operated by Rio Tinto, Canada's Turquoise Hill Resources said on Monday.

Mongolia says Rio Tinto owes $130 million in Oyu Tolgoi unpaid taxes

Mongolia’s Tax Authority has accused Rio Tinto’s (ASX, LON, NYSE: RIO) unit in the country of evading taxes and penalties payments related to the $6.6 billion Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine.

Mongolia Considers Anti-Discrimination Law to Protect LGBT Citizens

The government of Mongolia is considering anti-discrimination legislation to protect its LGBT citizens.

Oyu Tolgoi Receives Audit Report From Mongolian Tax Authority

VANCOUVER, BC, Jun 23, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Turquoise Hill Resources TRQ +0.08% TRQ +0.08% CA:TRQ -3.18% today announced that Oyu Tolgoi LLC has received an audit report from the Mongolian Tax Authority claiming unpaid taxes , penalties and disallowed entitlements associated with the initial development of the Oyu Tolgoi mine.

Rio Tinto (RIO), Turquoise Hill (T.TRQ) caught in Mongolia tax dispute over Oyu Tolgoi

Turquoise Hill ( TSX: T.TRQ , Stock Forum ), a company controlled by Rio Tinto Plc ( NYSE: RIO , Stock Forum ), said Monday that its Oyu Tolgoi LLC operating unit in Mongolia has received an audit report from the Mongolian Tax Authority claiming unpaid taxes, penalties and disallowed entitlements associated with the Oyu Tolgoi mine.

Turquoise Hill stocks drop after Mongolia claims Vancouver miner owes taxes

Stocks in Turquoise Hill Resources (TSX: TRQ) were dropping during morning trading hours following the announcement the Mongolian government was investigating the Vancouver mining company for unpaid taxes associated with its Oyu Tolgoi project.

Rio Disputes Mongolia Claim Over Unpaid Taxes

Mongolia’s Tax Authority claims a Rio Tinto Group unit operating in the country has unpaid taxes, penalties and disallowed entitlements associated with the $6.6 billion Oyu Tolgoi copper mine development.

Rio’s Turquoise Hill gets new tax demand from Mongolia over Oyu Tolgoi

ONE of Rio Tinto’s largest projects hit another snag after the company running the $US6.2 billion Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in Mongolia was handed a new audit claiming unpaid taxes and penalties.

Rio Tinto's Oyu Tolgoi Mine in Mongolia Hits Another Snag

LONDON—One of Rio Tinto RIO.LN +1.61% PLC's largest projects hit another snag Monday after the company running the $6.2 billion Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in Mongolia was handed a new audit claiming unpaid taxes and penalties.

Mongolia Brief June 23, 2014

Speaker Works in Orkhon Province Ulaanbaatar, June 22 (MONTSAME) The Chairman of the State Great Khural (parliament) visited Saturday Orkhon aimag to meet with its authorities and discuss with them how a construction is running in the locality.

No solution to coal

China’s answer to carbon emissions from its expanding coal use has a downside.

Mongolia hosts multinational peacekeeping drill

About 1,200 troops from 23 countries are participating in a peacekeeping drill in Mongolia's Five Hills military field, southwest of the capital.

Schmidt-Curley Design prepares to unveil course in Inner Mongolia

HOHHOT, Inner Mongolia, China -- Schmidt-Curley Design's pioneering spirit has once more come to the fore in the shape of an authentic links-style course on the edge of the Gobi Desert and along the banks of the Yellow River.

Mongolia warlord it over rivals

Mongolia made a triumphant return to international rugby in the Asian 5 Nations Division IV tournament at the expense of reigning champions Cambodia and hosts Brunei.

Mongolian Government plans to protect LGBTIs from hate crimes

LGBTI people and ethnic minorities will be protected from being subjected to hate crimes in Mongolia if a government proposal goes forward.

U.S. Marines renovate Mongolian kindergarten for Exercise Khaan Quest 2014

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia - Sounds of power saws and hammers can be heard emanating from the halls of a white-bricked elementary school in Bayayngol District, Ulaanbaatar, Tov province, Mongolia, June 18 where Marines are working hard to renovate it as part of the Engineering Civic Action Program of Khaan Quest 2014.

POSCO Energy Sets Foot in Mongolian Power Plant Business

SEOUL, KOREA - POSCO Energy has won the license to build and run a coal-fired combined cycle thermal power plant, or CHP-5, in Mongolia.

POSCO Energy consortium wins 1.5 tln won deal in Mongolia

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- POSCO Energy Co., a unit of South Korea's top steelmaker POSCO, said Monday a consortium it belongs to has signed a 1.5 trillion won (US$1.34 billion) contract to build and operate a combined heat and power plant in the suburbs of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.

Russia, Mongolia to lift visa regime in August

Speaker of the State Great Khural, Mongolia’s parliament, Zandaakhuugiin Enkhbold, hopes to sign an agreement on visa-free regime with Russia in August.

Best Selling Cars Around The Globe: Trans Siberian Series Part 15: The Japanese imports of Ulaanbaatar

This is the next step in our Trans-Siberian adventure.

Slideshow: Adventures in Mongolia

Photographer Brian Pineda never rode a horse in his life.

Mongolia Brief June 20, 2014 Part II

Discussion runs on development of higher and vocational education Ulaanbaatar, June 20 (MONTSAME) The parliamentary Standing committee on social policy, education, culture and science Friday organized a discussion themed "Developmental ways and solutions for higher and vocational education" in the State House.

Our continuing fascination with the Mongolian death worm

Mongolia's Gobi is one of the world's greatest deserts, covering over 500,000 sq. miles.

Lost Tomb of Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan and his Mongol horsemen cut a swathe through China, the near East and as far as Eastern Europe in the late 12th and early 13th centuries.

Meet the Genghis McKhans.. three Scots wrestlers who are taking on the Mongolians at their national sport

THREE wrestlers face the challenge of a lifetime by taking on some of Mongolia’s best grapplers in their own backyard.

Dunnellon sisters on 'America's Got Talent' Sunday night

Erdenesuvd Ganbaatar says her first instinct as a child was to entertain. She could move her body in ways that nobody else could.

Univ. president decorated by Mongolia

Oman participated in the 2014 Seoul International Book Fair held at COEX in southern Seoul last week.

Mongolian mission trip returns to visit Ellensburg

Moving back and forth between two countries every few years is uncommon for most people, but for career missionaries, it’s a way of life.

Three Scottish wrestlers set to travel 5000 miles to grapple with Mongolia's finest

DUBBED the Genghis McKhans, the Scots will travel 5000 miles to the eastern state - where wrestling is the national sport - and compete against the best in their kilts.

Mongolia plans anti-discrimination laws

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia - The government here has embarked on a series of sweeping reforms to the country's legal system, including provisions that aim to prevent crimes of hate, bigotry and discrimination.

Mongolia Brief June 20, 2014

PM Opens "Mongolia Business Summit 2014" Ulaanbaatar, June 20 (MONTSAME) Opening the summit on Thursday, the Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag had a speech, explaining efforts of his Government to stimulate the economy of the nation.

New dubstep-influenced EDM track ‘Ready’ showcases Valiant Horizon artist Terry Sartor

ATLANTA, Ga. / eNewsChannels / — NEWS: Atlanta’s Valiant Horizon announces the forthcoming single from Valiant Artist Terry Sartor entitled “Ready” – which was produced by up-and-coming German electronic musician Jerome Klark of the dance music unit M.I.T.

GDF SUEZ : signs Concession Agreement for 415MW power plant in Mongolia

Following the signing of the PPA and financial close, the consortium will build and operate a coal-fired CHP plant with electricity capacity of 415MW and steam capacity of 587MW.

Newssummary: Inner Mongolia Xing'an to Complete Construction of 100,000-tpy Zinc Smelting Project in May 2015

SHANGHAI, Jun. 20 (SMM) – Inner Mongolia Xing'an Copper and Zinc Smelting Co. plans to complete the construction of a 100,000-tpy zinc smelting project in May 31, 2015, local media reported today.

Newssummary: Inner Mongolia Plans to Eliminate 58,000-tpy Aluminum Capacity by 2017

SHANGHAI, Jun. 20 (SMM) – A total of 58,000-tpy inefficient aluminum capacity will be eliminated by 2017 in Inner Mongolia, local media reported.

Fossil of a 70-million-year-old ‘Terror Lizard’ goes back to Mongolia

A fossil of one of the most fearsome predators to have stalked the earth is being returned to Mongolia after it was located in Britain as part of an investigation into dinosaur smuggling, The Independent can reveal.

Mongolia’s cement industry moves towards self-sufficiency

A new report from the Oxford Business Group suggests Mongolia’s cement industry is moving towards self-sufficiency.

Mongolian film premiers in Vietnam

For the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, a joint film named “Life Like a Film” premiered in a cinema in Hanoi on June 13.

Mongolia, GDF Suez-led Group Sign 450MW Power Plant Agreement

A GDF Suez SA-led group signed a concession agreement today with the Mongolian government to build a $1.2 billion power plant in Ulaanbaatar.

GDF Suez to build 415 MW CHP plant in Mongolia

French power and energy services firm GDF Suez is to build a 415 MW combined heat and power plant in Mongolia , according to the terms of a memorandum of understanding signed this week.

Mongolia and Japan: Beyond Power Politics?

For some reason the Mongols always seem to catch the Japanese by surprise.

Mongolia Brief June 19, 2014 Part VI

Unpermitted buildings at Tuul River bank June 20 (UB Post) Housing prices near the Tuul River are considerably higher due to the favorable conditions of the area, which includes fresh air and location away from noise and crowds.

Mongolia Brief June 19, 2014 Part V

Mongolia-Poland commission for economic cooperation to meet Ulaanbaatar, June 19 (MONTSAME) The first meeting of the Mongolia-Poland joint commission for the economic cooperation will be held June 22-24 in Ulaanbaatar.

21 nations including China to take part in Khaan Quest drill

A total of 1,200 officers and soldiers from 21 nations around the world will take part in the annual Khaan Quest 2014 Multinational Exercise held in the Tavan Tolgoi (Five Hills) training region in Mongolia between June 20 to July 1, reports the Seoul-based Yonhap News Agency.

Liquefied natural gas plant, China

Name and Location Liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, Inner Mongolia province, China.

MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276) has dropped 5.085%. The last price is HK$0.224

[Dropping Stock] MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276)'s price dropped 5.085% at 11:17a.m.

Surabaya chosen to host Asian Fashion Week 2014

Surabaya , capital of the province of East Java , has been chosen to host the Asian Fashion Week 2014 which is scheduled to take place from 15th to 18th August 2014 at the Ciputra World, Surabaya.

Wang Yi to Visit Mongolia

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying announced at the regular press conference:

Chinese FM to visit Mongolia

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will pay an official visit to Mongolia from June 24 to 26, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying announced Thursday.

Mongolian film launches in Vietnam

For the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Socialist Republic of Vietnam, a joint film named “Life like a film” premiered in a cinema in Hanoi on June 13.

Dutch Firms Aid Mongolian Tanneries With Sustainable Production

MVO Nederland and various Dutch companies from the leather industry, including Stahl , have entered into a partnership to support tanneries in Mongolia with making their production process sustainable.

Mongolia marks World Blood Donor Day

Mongolia marked the World Blood Donor Day on Saturday, June 14, under the motto, “Safe blood for saving mothers”.

Mongolian foreign exchange reserves decline to worrying level

Analysts of Morgan Stanley financial services cooperation, Desmond Lee and Gaurav Singhal reported that Mongolia’s foreign exchange (FX) reserves reached 1.7 billion USD by the end of April. However,

Mongolia attends G77+China summit

Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Mongolia D.Gankhuyag represented Mongolia in the Group 77 + China summit held last weekend in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Mongolia seizes 67 medals in Asian Draughts Championship

The 7th Asian Draughts Championship took place from June 10 to 15 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Mongolia secures growth with cement production hike

By Paulius Kuncinas Regional Editor, Oxford Business Group

Google cameras spotted filming in Mongolia

On Thursday, June 12th, Google Street View Cameras were spotted filming at the Chinggis Khan Equestrian Statue at Tsonjin Boldog by UB Post staff.

Entrepreneur makes a name for Taiwan in Inner Mongolia

A Taiwanese entrepreneur has seen success in bringing Taiwan's service industry model to a real estate group in Inner Mongolia, writes our sister paper China Times.

Berlin holds horse race to celebrate 40th anniversary of relations with Mongolia

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of establishment of relations between Mongolia and Germany, a horse racing event took place in honor of Mongolia at Hoppengarten horse racing stadium of Berlin, Germany on June 15.

Mongolia and Argentina to boost collaboration in agriculture

Deputy Minister of Industry and Agriculture of Mongolia Ts.Tuvaan and Javier Rodriguez, secretary of Argentina’s Political and Institutional Coordination and Agricultural Emergency, signed a cooperation memorandum on agriculture on June 16.\

In Mongolia, Perception of Corruption as Most Critical Problem Drops

Last week, The Asia Foundation, the Sant Maral Foundation, and Mercy Corps Mongolia released the fourth semi-annual corruption survey , revealing citizens’ perception of corruption in one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

Mongolia Brief June 19, 2014 Part III

Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit Mongolia Ulaanbaatar, June 19 (MONTSAME) Invited by the Foreign Minister L.Bold, his counterpart of China Mr Wang Yi will pay an official visit to Mongolia on June 24-26.

Mongolia Brief June 19, 2014 Part II

O.Ganbat: Customs officers will be reshuffled every two years June 19 (UB Post) The following is an interview with O.Ganbat, Head of the General Customs Office of Mongolia, about timely issues in the sector.

Mongolia Brief June 19, 2014 Part I

Ambassadors from Croatia, Uzbekistan and Georgia Accredited by President Ts.Elbegdorj June 19 (infomongolia.com) Afternoon on June 18, 2014, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Croatia to Mongolia Mr. Nebojsa Koharovic, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Mr. Daniyar Djavdatovich Kurbanov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Mongolia Mr. David Aptsiauri have presented their Letters of Credence to the President of Mongolia Mr. Tsakhia ELBEGDORJ.

Beijing Lama Temple Donates Buddha Statue to Mongolia

Beijing Yonghe Lama Temple donated a statue of Buddha Maitreya to aTibetan Buddhismmonastery (bkra Cis chos gliG) with a religious ceremony held in Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia, on June 13, 2014.

SMK Julau athlete for Asian cross country race

SARIKEI: SMK Julau is making news again with the selection of its star distance runner Banended Limau Saing to represent Malaysia at the 2nd Asian Cross Country Race to be held at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from June 26-30.

Mongolia Mining Report Q3 2014 - New Market Research Report

New Materials research report from Business Monitor International is now available from Fast Market Research

Embark on a Bucket List Family Adventure This Summer

These tour operators offer trips to exotic destinations like Mongolia, the South Pacific, Africa, and far out places like New Zealand and Australia, just to name a few.

Mongolia Mining Report Q4 2013 Mongolia mining market: New market research published

© companiesandmarkets.com 18.06.2014 23:22:00 - Mongolia Mining Report Q4 2013 - a new market research report on companiesandmarkets.com

Mongolia Brief June 18, 2014 Part II

Ambassador Meets Slovakian State Secretary Ulaanbaatar, June 18 (MONTSAME) Ambassador of Mongolia to Slovakia D.Zumberellkham met with Peter Burian, the State secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic on Monday.

Mongolia Brief June 18, 2014

Parliament to Discuss Telecommunications Law Ulaanbaatar, June 18 (MONTSAME) The Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag submitted Wednesday a dratf law to amend the law on telecommunications to the parliament Speaker Z.Enkhbold.

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Japan, India near carbon offset deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions

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Japan plans to agree a carbon offset deal with India, Japanese media reported, citing unnamed government sources, potentially making the south Asian country the largest economy yet to sign up to cut greenhouse gas emissions under a Japanese scheme.

Former railway official guilty of accepting bribes

A former railway official in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region has been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve after being found guilty of accepting bribes.

Ancient saddles preserved at horse museum

A police officer in Inner Mongolia may come across as a no-nonsense man - but get him talking about his favorite topic and you will soon learn he simply loves horsing around. Alexis Hooi reports.

Wrestlers Horsing Around in Kazakhstan

While most of the world's attention is now fixated on the World Cup in Brazil, the lesser-known sport of horseback wrestling has been grabbing headlines in Kazakhstan.

S. Korea to send troops to peacekeeping drill in Mongolia

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will dispatch troops to an annual multinational peacekeeping exercise set to kick off in Mongolia this week, the Marine Corps here said Wednesday.

Korea to send troops to peacekeeping drill in Mongolia

South Korea will dispatch troops to an annual multinational peacekeeping exercise set to kick off in Mongolia this week, the Marine Corps here said Wednesday.

Korea supports Mongolian forest-planting projects

The Korea-Mongolia Greenbelt Forestation Project aims to plant some 3,000 hectares of trees to combat drought and desertification in Mongolia.

Japan 'plans carbon offset scheme with India'

Japan is set to offer India a carbon offset scheme that would see Tokyo's environmental technology used by the rising Asian giant to help reduce its emissions, a report said.

Kinetic Mines and Energy : Issued a Positive Profit Alert

[For Immediate Release] Kinetic Mines Issued a Positive Profit Alert

Xanadu Mines Ltd. - Divests Ekhgoviin Chuluu Coking Coal Joint Venture

Xanadu Mines Ltd (ASX: XAM) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its 50% interest in the Ekhgoviin Chuluu LLC joint venture to ASX listed Aspire Mining Ltd (ASX:AKM).

China National Gold Talks to Barrick About Potential Partnerships

China National Gold Group Corp. is on the hunt for acquisitions and partnerships, the mining company's president said, possibly becoming a kingmaker in the beleaguered industry.

Market Report, "Dairy Food Market in Mongolia: Databook to 2017", Published

Fast Market Research recommends "Dairy Food Market in Mongolia: Databook to 2017" from Canadean, now available

UQ research helps Mongolia tackle gender violence

Traditional lifestyles are being challenged by the mining boom in Mongolia.

Mongolia Brief June 17, 2014 Part II

Professor P.K.Mukherjee to Present Lecture and Discussion in Ulaanbaatar on “Law of Sea and Interests of Landlocked Developing Countries” June 17 (infomongolia.com) The International Think Tank for Landlocked Developing Countries (ITT-LLDCs) in cooperation with the Mongolian Maritime Administration under the Ministry of Roads and Transportation is organizing a lecture on the “Law of the Sea and Interests of Landlocked Developing Countries” to be presented by the distinguished professor Proshanto Kumar Mukherjee on June 18, 2014.

Mongolia Brief June 17, 2014

D.Ganbat MP Nominated to Justice Standing Committee Chair Ulaanbaatar, June 17 (MONTSAME) A meeting of parliamentary caucus of the Democratic Party agreed Monday to nominate D.Ganbat MP as their candidate for the highest post of justice Standing committee.

Ewan McGregor has the tinkerer's spirit

Ewan McGregor caught the tinkering bug from his grandfathers. One of them, on his father’s side, was a motoring obsessive who passed on his love of old vehicles.

Atlas Copco : compressors supply pure, oil-free air to nutritional supplement manufacturer

Wilrijk, Belgium, June 2014: Atlas Copco ZA 6G-300 low-pressure, oil-free screw compressors provide pure, reliable compressed air during the fermentation process at the Kingdomway Group's nutritional supplement manufacturing facility in Hohhot, Mongolia.

MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276) has risen 8.261%. The last price is HK$0.249

[Rising Stock] MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276)'s price went up 8.261% at 09:50a.m.

Trade And Development Bank of Mongolia’s Proposed US$1 Billion MTN Program And Proposed Drawdown Assigned ‘B’ Ratings

HONG KONG (Standard & Poor's) June 17, 2014--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today assigned its 'B' long-term and 'B' short-term issue ratings to a proposed medium-term notes (MTN) program under which Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia LLC (TDB; B/Negative/B) may issue notes up to a maximum of US$1 billion.

Billion dollar meat deal with Chinese importer

A surge in demand for livestock is expected after Western Australia's largest meat processor signed a $1 billion deal with Chinese company Grand Farm

Bunbury meat processor enters into multi-million dollar joint venture with China

BUNBURY-BASED meat processor V and V Walsh has entered into a new joint venture which will significantly increase Western Australia’s meat and fodder exports to China and inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy.

WA meat exporter signs $1bn export deal with China

A deal estimated to be worth more than $1 billion over five years has been struck between a Western Australian meat processor, a Chinese importer and the Inner Mongolian government.

Best Selling Cars Around The Globe: Trans Siberian Series Part 14: The Hummers of Ulaanbaatar

This is the next step in our Trans-Siberian adventure.

Mongolia Energy : Expiry of the 3% Ctf Convertible Note and Grant of Moratorium on Repayment

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

China in $1b WA livestock deal

A South West meat processor and a giant Chinese company have joined forces in a $1 billion deal that will create huge demand for WA sheep and cattle.

Meat processor joins $1bn lamb, beef deal to feed Inner Mongolia

V & V Walsh directors Peter and Greg Walsh plan to export boxed meat to Inner Mongolia where Grand Farm seeks to deliver up to 50 sea containers of lamb and beef a day.

84 Lumber preps for 'blitz build' in Mongolia

Mark Reginelli , director of world trade for 84 Lumber, and two contractors are preparing to travel to Mongolia with the mission of building three model homes in three days.

Sino-Russian Competition in Mongolia

In recent years China and Russia have presented a solid façade of “strategic partnership,” with leaders emphasizing complementarity of national interests and common approaches to many international problems as reasons they work hand-in-hand.

Mongolia Brief June 16, 2014 Part II

Minister of Economic Development Meets Mr Haoliang Xu Ulaanbaatar, June 16 (MONTSAME) Mongolia’s Minister of Economic Development N.Batbayar met Monday with visiting Mr Haoliang Xu, the Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations and Director of the Regional Bureau for Asia and Pacific at the United Nations Development Programme.

Mongolia Brief June 16, 2014

Law on Naadam Amended Ulaanbaatar, June 15 (MONTSAME) At a plenary meeting of the parliamentary session on Friday, a draft amendment was adopted to the law on the National Great Festival–Naadam at a first discussion.

Survival Guide: Grave Sights

My team drove four days west from Ulaanbaatar toward the western border, near Kazakhstan, to work at an ancient burial site—almost a thousand miles through Mongolia’s central steppes, the Gobi, and the Altay Mountains.

Japan, India near carbon offset deal -media

(Reuters) - Japan plans to agree a carbon offset deal with India, Japanese media reported, citing unnamed government sources, potentially making the south Asian country the largest economy yet to sign up to cut greenhouse gas emissions under a Japanese scheme.

Lebanon Township teen to spend summer building homes in Mongolia

Joshua Burd is going to Mongolia with Teen Mission International.

Dacheng senior partner in Mongolia acquires certificate to be foreign-admitted lawyer

Dacheng senior partner Lu HaDa has been granted the certificate to be a foreign-admitted lawyer from the Ministry for Justice of Mongolia.

The Cartel Makes Its Way to Mongolia

BOGOTÁ: The Cartel, a successful drama series from the Caracol TV Internacional catalogue, is scheduled to debut on the Mongolian channel Edutainment TV next week.

UQ research helps Mongolia tackle gender violence

New research from The University of Queensland has helped find practical solutions to gender-based violence issues stemming from Mongolia’s mining boom.

CAA Eleven finds rights buyers in Mongolia and Korea

CAA Eleven, Uefa’s arm’s length rights agency for centralised European qualifying games for the 2016 European Championships and the 2018 Fifa World Cup, has signed deals in South Korea and Mongolia.

Guys plan epic 15,000km journey in Nissan Micra

FROM England to Mongolia by road in a hatchback.

Mongolian folk costumes presented in Hulun Buir

Models present creations during the National Costume Festival of Mongolia in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 14, 2014.

Eight Korean businesses propose opening Mongolian branches

The business center of Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) in Mongolia is set to host a meeting on July 3, where delegates of eight Korean businesses will introduce their operations with plans to open branches in Mongolia.

The Mongolian Academy Awards

By B.Tungalag and Margaux Maxwell

World Cup fever grips Mongolia

By James Watkins

STEM grant helps student volunteer in Mongolia

Glenbrook North student Barsbold Darmabal received a GBN grant to help him to volunteer in Mongolia.

Mongolia Brief June 13, 2014 Part II

Stock exchange weekly review Ulaanbaatar, June 15 (MONTSAME) Five stock trades were held at Mongolia's Stock Exchange June 9-13, 2014.

Kazakhstan's Katon-Karagai and Akzhaik added to UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserve

Kazakhstani natural parks Katon-Karagai and Akzhaik have been designated as Biosphere Reserves by the International Coordinating Council of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Program at its 26th session in Sweden, Tengrinews reports citing UNESCO Press.

Prime Minister returns from ILO Conference in Geneva

Prime Minister of Mongolia N.Altankhuyag returned to Mongolia yesterday after delivering a speech at the 103rd Session of the International Labor Conference under the theme “Successful Development-Labor 2014”, in Geneva, Switzerland.

Asian Science Park Association leaders to meet in Mongolia

The ninth assembly of Asian Science Park Association leaders will take place in Ulaanbaatar from June 19 to 21.

Research study to test anti-HIV gel for gay men and transgenders commences in Chiang Mai

Overall new HIV infection rates have dipped by 26% in Asia and the Pacific region since 2001, but not for key populations such as men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender people (source: UNAIDS Asia Pacific report, November 2013).

A bone to pick with a smuggler

It takes some chutzpah to lie to the U.S. government and then claim that your misdeeds were a service to humanity.

Charlotte St. Peter’s Episcopal Church series will focus on reconciliation

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will show a series of documentaries this summer to spark conversations about reconciliation.

IMAX Officially Announces Cooperation with Jiang Wen's New Film

Imax has just officially announced its the cooperation with Jiang Wen's new film "Gone with the Bullets" at the Shanghai International Film Festival on Saturday.

Tug of war champs

A team of mainly National Nantou Senior High School students competes in the finals of the Asian Tug of War Championship in Mongolia on Saturday.

Charlotte's "Buddy Bear" Celebrates The Area's Connections To Germany

Uptown Charlotte got a new piece of public art this week.

Kate Humble on leaving Springwatch, clean beaches, her new series - and love at first sight

TV presenter and wildlife enthusiast Kate Humble is best known for BBC shows Springwatch and Lambing Live and can currently be seen in on BBC2 in Wildfires 2014: Inside the Inferno .

Chinese Academy of Social Sciences is 'infiltrated by foreign forces': anti-graft official

A senior party discipline inspector has accused one of China's most influential academic research organisations of being "infiltrated by foreign forces" and "conducting illegal collusion during [politically] sensitive times".

100 days later, flight MH370 remains an aviation mystery

Where is the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER?

Lebanon Township teen to spend summer building homes in Mongolia

Joshua Burd is going to Mongolia with Teen Mission International.

Thermal coal price forecasts too pessimistic

From a pre-financial crisis peak of more than $190 a tonne, steam coal fell to $65 late by March 2009. The recovery was swift with prices more than doubling by January 2011 at more than $140.

China construction vs copper price – something’s gotta give

Chinese copper imports tumbled 16% in May. Year to date China is still importing refined copper at a record setting pace – up a whopping 34% over 2013 to 2.1 million tonnes.

Kincora Copper Limited: Exclusivity Agreement

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - June 13, 2014) - Kincora Copper Limited (the "Company", "Kincora") (TSX VENTURE:KCC) announces that it has entered into an agreement granting exclusive rights to carry out due diligence with respect to a potential joint venture, earn-in, strategic alliance, equity investment or other transaction in respect to Kincora's wholly owned Bronze Fox project ("Exclusivity Agreement").

Dinosaur Eggs Found in Gobi Desert

The Gobi Desert of Central Asia is one of the earth's desolate places.

Aspire Mining to buy stake in Mongolia coking coal project

Aspire Mining, an exploration and development company, has agreed to buy Xanadu Mines’ (Xanadu) 50% stake in the Ekhgoviin Chuluu Joint Venture (ECJV) which holds a 60% stake in the Nuurstei Coking Coal project in Northern Mongolia with an option to increase it to 90%.

Muscle men off to Mongolia

MALAYSIA, after almost two months of intensive training, are looking forward to an impressive outing in the Asian Tug-of-War Championships in Alaan Baatar, Mongolia, on June 14-15.

Kincora Copper strikes agreeement for possible Bronze Fox partnership

Toronto-listed Kincora Copper ( CVE:KCC ) announced progress at its Bronze Fox project in Mongolia - as it struck an exclusivity agreement on a possible alliance for the asset.

Keep calm and drink tea, Kazakhstan spends millions to import it

Kazakhstan is steadily increasing its import of tea, which reached 32,000 tons worth $147 million in 2013 alone, Tengrinews reports citing the Statistics Agency of Kazakhstan.

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Ltd in Packaged Food (China) Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Ltd Company Profile: New analysis published

© companiesandmarkets.com 13.06.2014 01:54:01 - Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Ltd in Packaged Food (China) - a new company profile report on companiesandmarkets.com

Latvia allows Mongolia to use sea ports for export

Visiting Latvian President Andris Berzins said here Thursday that Mongolia can use Latvian sea ports to export its products to any European country.

The Cartel Makes Its Way to Mongolia

BOGOTÁ: The Cartel, a successful drama series from the Caracol TV Internacional catalogue, is scheduled to debut on the Mongolian channel Edutainment TV next week.

Dacheng senior partner in Mongolia acquires certificate to be foreign-admitted lawyer

Dacheng senior partner Lu HaDa has been granted the certificate to be a foreign-admitted lawyer from the Ministry for Justice of Mongolia.

Mongolia Brief June 13, 2014 Part II

Foreign Minister L.Bold Meets with Counterpart of Latvia Ulaanbaatar, June 13 (MONTSAME) The Mongolia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs L.Bold Thursday met with his counterpart of Latvia Mr Edgars Rinkevics who is accompanying the President of Latvia visiting here.

Mongolia Brief June 13, 2014

Bank of Mongolia Reports Ulaanbaatar, June 13 (MONTSAME) The Bank of Mongolia has reported that money supply (broad money or M2) at the end of May 2014 reached MNT 10,233.3 billion, increasing by MNT 35.5 billion or 0.3% from the previous month, and by MNT 2,325.5 billion or 29.4% against the previous year.

Mongolia Mining Report Q3 2014 - New Market Research Report

New Materials research report from Business Monitor International is now available from Fast Market Research

Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Industry (Group) Co Ltd in Packaged Food (China) Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Industry (Group) Co Ltd Company Profile: New analysis published

© companiesandmarkets.com 13.06.2014 01:52:02 - Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Industry (Group) Co Ltd in Packaged Food (China) - a new company profile report on companiesandmarkets.com

Erenhot named key development zone

The State Council has approved making Erenhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, a key national experimental zone for development and opening-up, according to the city's publicity department.

Aspire and Noble to jointly explore Nuurstei project in Mongolia

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – ASX-listed Aspire Mining has teamed up with fellow Australian firm the Noble Group to jointly explore and develop coking coal opportunities in Mongolia, with an immediate focus on the Nuurstei coking coal project, in the north of the country.

Aspire Mining and Noble Group to develop Nuurstei Coking Coal Project

Aspire Mining ( ASX:AKM ) continues to develop its alliance with Noble Group with an agreement to acquire a 50% interest in the Ekhgoviin Chuluu Joint Venture (ECJV) that holds a 60% interest in the Nuurstei Coking Coal Project in northern Mongolia.

Aspire Buys Mongolia Coal Mine Venture With Noble

Aspire Mining Ltd. (AKM), the Australian firm developing coking coal assets in northern Mongolia, said it agreed to buy 50 percent of a venture with Noble Group Ltd. (NOBL) to expand its footprint in the Asian nation.

Mongolia Brief June 12, 2014 Part IV

Committee for Reducing Air Pollution cracks down on air polluters June 12 (UB Post) The National Committee for Reducing Air Pollution (NCRAP) has sent official statements to 2,000 air polluting businesses operating in Ulaanbaatar, demanding they strictly follow pollutant emission standards as stated in the law.

‘2 Moms, 10 Kids’ breaks new ground in Mongolian television

By Michelle Borok

Plans move forward for Mongolia’s first hydroelectric power plant

Mongolia, which is located in a watershed of Asia, is losing its rivers due to global warming and mineral deposit mining.

Mongolia wins 10 medals at Asian Draughts Championship

The 7th Asian Draughts Championship is taking place from June 10 to 15 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Mongolia to save 2 million USD on entrance fees to Erenhot

Mongolian citizens started travelling to Erenhot, China free of entrance fees on Tuesday as the fee has been eliminated through a mutual agreement between Zamyn-Uud soum and Erenhot administrators at their latest official meeting.

Mongolia Brief June 12, 2014 Part III

Border guards hold training demonstration June 12 (UB Post) Mongolia’s border guard units displayed their field training exercises on Saturday, at the General Authority for Border Protection’s special training complex in Bayanchandmani soum of Tuv Province, to highlight the importance of the revision of border protection policy and required technical overhaul.

Mongolia Brief June 12, 2014 Part II

Policy packaging June 12 (UB Post) It has been over a month since Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag received approval for his “100 Day Plan to Revive the Economy,” on May 7, but no visible improvement has been felt or in sight.

Mongolia Brief June 12, 2014 Part I

Anti-Corruption Study to Be Presented Ulaanbaatar, June 12 (MONTSAME) Results of a study to assess the level of public knowledge and perception about corruption will be openly presented in the State House on Friday.

BRIEF-Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor's unit to cooperate with Inner Mongolia govt on solar power station

(Reuters) - Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor Co Ltd

Slovakia and Mongolia sign agricultural contract

On June 5, Mongolian Ambassador D.Zumberellkham and the State Secretary of the Slovakian Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry, Latsko Bartoshova, signed a contract to supply Mongolia with 600 pregnant Semental cows.

Chinese specialists to help restore ancient site in Mongolia

ULAN BATOR, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Mongolian and Chinese authorities have signed a cooperation agreement to restore and repair the ruins of an ancient urban settlement in Mongolia.

NGOs demonstrate against uranium extraction in Mongolia

Several NGOs expressed their opposition to uranium extraction in Mongolia, informed the public of the fatal effects of uranium extraction in Ulaanbadrakh soum, and prompted decision makers to visit the soum in Dornogovi Province to witness conditions during a peaceful demonstration at Central Square on Monday.

Mongolia attends the Workshop Eurasia international business forum

The Italian Chamber of Commerce, along with Mongolia, China, Japan, Korea, Bangladesh and Azerbaidjan, organized the Workshop Eurasia international business forum on June 9 and 10, in Rome, Italy.

Mongolian firm bags 3mn euro apparel export contract

Mongolian company Exclusive has signed a contract with Poland-Turkey joint venture Rubin to annually supply €3 million worth of apparel, mainly jackets.

Mongolia will annually export 3 million EUR in textile products

Representatives of national industry called a press conference at Mongol News press agency about a huge investment in the textile industry, namely the establishment of a partnership contract.

Latvia allows Mongolia to use sea ports for export

ULAN BATOR, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Latvian President Andris Berzins said here Thursday that Mongolia can use Latvian sea ports to export its products to any European country.

A precarious life in Mongolia’s north

We had been riding nonstop for five hours, our mounts alternately cantering through meadows and picking their way through evergreen forest.

Newssummary: Three NPI Producers in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia Shut Down

SHANGHAI, Jun. 11 (SMM) – Three NPI producers in Chahar Right Middle Banner, Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia were shut down for failing to meet environment protection inspections, local media reported today.

New book from Evan Osnos exploring the Age of Ambition

Evan Osnos’ new book deconstructs a life of possibilities in post-Communist China.

One Steppe Ahead: Trekking into the Unknown Mongolia

Editor's Note: We're excited to welcome Nick and Dariece, famously known on the Web as "Goats on the Road." Their pieces will appear periodically on TravelPulse as they tackle new adventures around the world.

Mongolia Courts Foreign Investors

Northeast Asia is a tough neighborhood for a country to stand out in these days.

Mongolia Brief June 11, 2014 Part II

Women’s Empowerment Training Runs Here Ulaanbaatar, June 11 (MONTSAME) A ‘Women’s Economic Empowerment’ training has begun in Bishrelt hotel on June 11.

Mongolia Brief June 11, 2014

Mining Ministry Announces 10 Objectives for 2014 June 10 (business-mongolia.com) The Ministry of Mining announced 10 objectives for 2014 at its monthly “Transparent Mining’ press conference held on May 28th, according to Info Mongolia.

Event Business Academy selects scholarship candidates

Four candidates from Nigeria, Mongolia, Kenya and Poland have been offered scholarship places on the Event Business Academy's London summer school.

China’s southeastern border ends at Hainan Island: Chinese Emperor’s map

China’s territory included land and waters where Chinese emperors had sovereignty over and controlled.

Outlook bright for China's horses

Chinese horses are set to gallop on the world stage. And not just in 2014, China's "Year of the Horse".

'Most unsullied grasslands' in China

Located in northeastern Inner Mongolia, the Hulunbuir Grasslands are considered the "most unsullied grasslands" in China.

China shares tepid after MSCI keeps mainland stocks out of benchmark index

HONG KONG, June 11 (Reuters) - China shares ended flat on Wednesday after equity index provider MSCI decided not to add A-shares to its benchmark emerging markets index, which dented hopes of hefty capital inflows for mainland markets.

This is my Chinese Dream

Age: 35 Occupation: Construction worker

MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276) has risen 9.959%. The last price is HK$0.265

[Rising Stock] MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276)'s price went up 9.959% at 10:31a.m.

Stopping the $1 Million Fossil Thieves

The skeleton was, according to the Heritage Auctions catalogue for its May 2012 auction of fossils, meteorites, crystals, and petrified wood, a “museum-quality specimen of one of the most emblematic dinosaurs ever to have stalked this earth.”

New development area approved in Inner Mongolia

A new experimental area for development and opening up at the border of northern China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region has been approved, said a local official on Monday.

Hong Kong Denies Britons the Ability to Marry at British Consulate

Hong Kong has forbidden the British consulate from performing same-sex marriages of British citizens and their partners at the British consulate.

Buddha exhibition shows incredible journeys at Cambridge Museum of Archaeology

This groundbreaking collaborative project, now on display at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, brings together a unique collection of objects never displayed together before.

The House readies a new attack on scientific research

There's something about science that makes politicians nervous.

Powerful lesson can be learned from terrible Black Death

There is a powerful lesson from the medieval plague and the terrible Black Death.

Same-Sex Marriage Now Allowed in British Consulates in Chile

Same-sex marriage can now take place in Chile at British Consulates after the passing of ‘The Consular Marriage and Marriages under Foreign Law Order 2014’ which went into effect on last Tuesday June 3rd.

NHIS boss addresses forum on universal health coverage in South Korea

Ghana’s growing and leading Health Insurance model was once again a case study and subject of discussion at an International forum on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) organized in Seoul, South Korea.

Shangri-La to Manage New 290 Room Hotel in The Palm Tower on Palm Jumeirah

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and Dubai-based real estate developer Nakheel have signed a letter of intent for Shangri-La to manage a 290-room hotel in The Palm Tower on Palm Jumeirah.

Mallika Chopra; The Art of Thoughtful Connections within Intent.com

On his program, One World for Newswire.fm, Deepak Chopra has had the opportunity to sit down with a variety of guests from a multitude of fields to discuss their successes and the projects they support.

Meet the biker teddy bear, Charlie

Hyderabad: Since June 2013, a teddy bear has been on a non-stop trip around the world, traveling with those you don’t really associate with soft toys — bikers.

In Search of the Self With Soma Journeys

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure.

Qatar makes winning start at Davis Cup

Fay al-Abdallah in action at the Qatar Juniors tournament at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.

Consultancy: Micro-Assessments of the Financial Management Capacity

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Penn Scientists Bring Mongolian Research Project to City Streets

Last month, members of a Penn research team transformed a parking space on a Philadelphia street into a public park for a day.

Mongolia Brief June 10, 2014 Part II

“Economy and Investment in Health Sector” Meeting Runs Ulaanbaatar, June 10(MONTSAME)An “Economy and investment in health sector” named meeting ran at the State House on June 7.

Mongolia Brief June 10, 2014

TOP 20: European Standards in Mongolia June 10 (Mongolian Economy) Financial Statement:

A novel multi-locus sequence typing (MLST) protocol for Leuconostoc lactis isolates from traditional dairy products in China and Mongolia

Economically, Leuconostoc lactis is one of the most important species in the genus Leuconostoc. It plays an important role in the food industry including the production of dextrans and bacteriocins.

MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276) has dropped 5.372%. The last price is HK$0.229

[Dropping Stock] MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276)'s price dropped 5.372% at 10:28a.m.

China Continues Military Modernization, Report Says

China continues to modernize and improve its military capabilities, according to an annual DOD report to Congress, and is also preparing for contingencies in the South and East China Seas where Beijing has been involved in increasingly tense territorial disputes with its neighbors.

Russian Cargo Craft Undocks From Station

An unpiloted Russian Progress cargo spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station Monday, completing its second and final undocking from the station since arriving in late November 2013.

Mongolia : APIP lifts up 8.4 million USD of debt financing from TDB

8.4 million USD of debt financing has been raises by Asia Pacific Investment Partners (APIP) from Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia (TDB).

New Course in Inner Mongolia Planned

Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design has been hired to create Batu Bay Golf Club in Inner Mongolia, China. Dana Fry, a principal in the firm, will oversee the project.

Golf Mongolia Tours

Last year, American golfer Andre Tolme made headlines and put Mongolia on the map as an adventure travel destination when he became the first person to golf the length of the Central Asian nation.

New key border opening-up area approved in N. China

HOHHOT, June 9 (Xinhua) -- A new experimental area for development and opening up at the border of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has been approved, said a local official on Monday.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

The Urban Clan of Genghis Khan An influx of nomads has turned the Mongolian capital upside down.

Mongolian pres. eyes Japan visit in July, Abe to discuss abduction

Japan and Mongolia are in talks on setting up a meeting between their leaders in late July in Tokyo, Japanese government officials said Monday.

China Wins 1rst Gold in World University Taekwondo Championships

Chinese player Xia Yu won the women's individual taekwondo poomsae competition, the first medal event of the ongoing World University Taekwondo Championships Sunday in Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Newssummary: 1 Million-tpy Ni-Cr Alloy Project to Come Online in Inner Mongolia in October

SHANGHAI, Jun. 9 (SMM) – One 1 million-tpy Ni-Cr alloy project, with total investment of 4.8 billion yuan ($779 million) is expected to come on stream this October in Fengzhen, Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, local media reported today.

Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal announces 2013 B share dividend payment date

Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co Ltd:Says it will pay cash dividend of 3.2 yuan ($0.51855) per 10 shares (before tax) for 2013, to holders of B shares recorded on June 16.

Conserving migratory ungulates in Mongolia's grasslands

Mongolian and international conservationists, including researchers from the Vetmeduni Vienna, have joined forces to raise awareness of the global importance of Mongolia's steppes.

Keeping insulin cool will be the challenge for the DiaBeetle duo in the Mongolia Charity Rally

Keeping insulin cool in the baking deserts of Central Asia will be part of the challenge for Mongolia Charity Rally entrant and Type 1 diabetic William Freedman.

Mongolia seizes 11 medals at Wrestling FILA Junior Asian Championships

The Wrestling FILA Junior Asian Championships 2014 kicked off at Buyant-Ukhaa Sports Venue on Thursday and concluded on Sunday.

Kyrgyz government examines Mongolia’s experience on collection of biometric data

Kyrgyz government examines Mongolia's experience on collection of biometric data, the Information Support Department of the Kyrgyz Government Office reported.

Mongolia Brief June 9, 2014 Part II

Merit Athlete B.Ser-Od Wins 2014 International Marathon Held in Ulaanbaatar June 9 (infomongolia.com) The Fifth International Ulaanbaatar Marathon was successfully organized by the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, the implementing agency of Ulaanbaatar Administration, and other organizations last Saturday on June 07, 2014.

Mongolia Brief June 9, 2014

The two engine economy – a good model June 9 (Mongolian Economy) Mongolian Economy caught up with Kristel Van der Elst Senior Director, head of Strategic Foresight for the World Economic Forum, to get a better understanding of the scenarios and her impression of Mongolia’s economic future.

Mongolia Growth Group’s April revenue jumps 22.7 percent

Real estate investment company Mongolian Mongolia Growth Group (MGG) released its April 2014 shareholder letter.

B.Ankhbayar: Mongolian businesses need to understand the importance of human resource management

The following is an interview with B.Ankhbayar, executive director of UA Consulting Company, highlighting important aspects about human resource (HR) audit services.

Mongolia signs on for 125 million USD loan with ADB

Minister of Economic Development N.Batbayar on Monday signed a 125 million USD loan agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director Robert Schoellhammer to finance the second phase of the Western Regional Road Corridor Development plan.

Mongolia hosts workshop for landlocked developing countries

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, in cooperation with the Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (OHRLLS), hosted a high-level international workshop on “WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation: Implications for LLDCs” in Ulaanbaatar, on June 2 and 3.

Mongolia wins two gold at International Freestyle Wrestling Open

The International Freestyle Wrestling Open Tournament was held in Yakutsk, Russia. Twelve Mongolian wrestlers competed in the tournament under the guidance of coach O.Purevbaatar.

Mongolia to spend 2.2 billion MNT on summer celebrations

The total spending budget for the 2014 Naadam Festival, 808th anniversary of the establishment of the Great Mongol Empire, and the 93rd anniversary of the People’s Revolution was approved at 2.2 billion MNT.

Wolf of Wall Street optimistic about Mongolia

By James Watkins

Mongolia Brief June 6, 2014 Part III

‘Open Purchase’ hosted today June 8 (UB Post) In the framework of the 100 day effort to intensity the economy, the State Procurement Office and City Procurement Office will host an “Open Purchase” event at Chinggis Square today.

Mongolia Brief June 6, 2014 Part II

Premier N.Altankhuyag invited to Int'l Labor Conference Ulaanbaatar, June 6 (MONTSAME) The Mongolia's Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag has been officially invited to the 103rd session of the International Labor Conference which is running in Geneva of Switzerland on May 28- June 12.

World University Taekwondo Championships kick off in North China

World University Taekwondo Championships kicked off Saturday in Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Made in Bend — for delivery to Mongolia

Employees, above, assemble the first Bend-made EarthCruiser EXP slated for export — to Mongolia — on the production line.

Bend company prepares to export first rugged travel vehicle to Mongolia

BEND, Oregon — A Bend company that makes vehicles for remote, rugged travel is preparing to export its first vehicle.

Yunfeng, CITIC To Invest $320M In Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial

Chinese private equity firms Yunfeng Capital and CITIC Private Equity Funds Management (CITIC PE) have agreed to invest at least RMB2 billion (US$320 million) in a unit of Chinese dairy firm Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd., according to an announcement made by Yili.

China City Crash-Lands to Zero Growth on Coal Bust

Economic growth in the northern Chinese city of Taiyuan, Shanxi province, has crashed to zero from 12 percent in one year.

Jack Ma-Founded Fund to Invest in Unit of Milk Producer

HONG KONG—A private-equity fund co-founded by the executive chairman of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding, Jack Ma , will invest in a unit of a Shanghai-listed milk producer.

Yili to Introduce CNY2bn into Animal Husbandry Arm

INNERMONGOLIA, June 6, SinoCast -- Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group (SHSE: 600887) intended to introduce into not less than CNY 2 billion through its wholly-owned subsidiary Inner Mongolia Yili Animal Husbandry Development.

World Bank Approves Package of Projects to Support Livelihoods, Education, and Service Delivery in Mongolia

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 6, 2014 —Today the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a total of US$93.7 million in credits from the International Development Agency (IDA) to the Government of Mongolia to support four projects:

Chinese national wrestling championships opens in Inner Mongolia

The four-day 2014 Chinese National Wrestling Championships kicked off Saturday in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Jack Ma's Yunfeng to invest in China dairy products company

HONG KONG, June 6 (Reuters) - Private equity firms Yunfeng Capital, founded by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's Jack Ma, and CITIC Private Equity Funds Management (CITIC PE) have agreed to invest at least 2 billion yuan ($320 million) in a unit of Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Ltd, the dairy products company said in a statement.

Air China Inner Mongolia takes delivery of first B737-800

Air China (CA, Beijing Capital ) has beefed up the fleet of its new Inner Mongolian joint-venture, Air China Inner Mongolia with the arrival of a first B737-800 , B-2670 (msn 30514), on May 30.

Mongolia-UAE economic relations taken to a new stage

Foreign Affairs Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan conducted a two-day official visit to Mongolia on June 3 and 4, upon the invitation of Foreign Affairs Minister of Mongolia L.Bold.

Mongolia Miner SouthGobi Resources Filing Indicates Pending Sale

The sale of Hong Kong-listed SouthGobi Resources Ltd. (SGQ) , a Mongolia coal miner, may be agreed by June 30, according to a filing by the company on June 3.

Mongolia Brief June 6, 2014

Prime Minister Visits Cow Farm Ulaanbaatar, June 6 (MONTSAME) The Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag Thursday legged a cow farm, a "Khishihten Nuudelchin” LLC, which is breeding Montbeliarde cattle.

Mongolia Brief June 5, 2014 Part III

Oyu Tolgoi employment termination statement reveals violations June 5 (UB Post) Laid off workers of Oyu Tolgoi (OT) sought help from the Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions (CMTU), and confederation officials held a press conference to publicize several unfair articles in the OT employment contract termination statements sent to 300 employees last week.

Mongolia Brief June 6, 2014 Part II

Advisor to Speaker meets S.Koreans Ulaanbaatar, June 5 (MONTSAME) A chief advisor to the Speaker of parliament S.Lambaa Wednesday received Dr Shinki An, a director of Medical Mission Center in Yonsei University Health System, and Paul Choi, a director-general of the “Yonsei Friendship” hospital.

Mongolia Brief June 5, 2014

Premier Receives FM of UAE Ulaanbaatar, June 5 (MONTSAME) A development of the relations and cooperation with Gulf states including the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the priorities of the foreign policy of Mongolia.

Some lessons from Mongolian diplomacy

Mongolia might seem like an odd vantage point from which to view the travails associated with China’s rise.

With Choice at Tiananmen, Student Took Road to Riches

BEIJING — A few days after the crackdown on the Tiananmen Square protests 25 years ago, the Chinese government filled the airwaves with a list of the 21 most wanted student leaders accused of stirring up an antigovernment rebellion.

B.Byambasaikhan: Building Trust will save the Mongolian economy

The following is an interview with the Secretary of Economic Council B.Byambasaikhan, about the council’s “100 day plan to intensify the economy.”

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. Publishes April 2014 Monthly Letter to Shareholders

Toronto, Ontario (FSCwire) - Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. (YAK – TSXV and MNGGF –  USA), a real estate investment and development company pursuing the dynamic growth of the Mongolian economy via ownership of institutional-quality commercial property assets in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is pleased to announce the release of its April 2014 Shareholder Letter.

Camping booms on doorstep of Norwich as Mongolia meets Broads...

For Whitlingham Broad campsite has added to its glamping offer with the addition of a luxury yurt - complete with authentic Mongolian artwork painted on the door by a local artist.

Mongolia Business Summit to facilitate growth

The Mongolian Business Summit will take place from June 19 to 21, in Ulaanbaatar.

MONGOLIA CELEBRATES ITS 61ST MOTHER’S AND CHILDREN’S DAY

June 1 is celebrated around the world as International Day for Child Protection.

Beijing Targets Artists, Students On Tiananmen Anniversary

Chinese authorities were keeping a close watch on artists, college students and other activists ahead of Wednesday’s 25th anniversary of the military crackdown on the 1989 pro-democracy movement at Tiananmen Square, activists said.

On Tiananmen anniversary, students sent on mandatory 'free trip' to Inner Mongolia

Kafkaesque, Orwellian, take your pick. Beijing has been a bit of both these last few days. Official efforts to impose national amnesia have led to some very bizarre incidents.

Mongolia Brief June 4, 2014 Part II

Fake democracy June 4 (UB Post) Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, once said, “Democracy is the worst form of government, except all the others that have been tried.”

Mongolia Brief June 4, 2014

Minister L.Bold meets with Russian Deputy FM Ulaanbaatar, June 4 (MONTSAME) The Minister of Foreign Affairs L.Bold Wednesday received Mr I.V.Morgulov, the Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Russia.

Paleontologist gets 3 months in prison for dinosaur bone smuggling

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A paleontologist who prosecutors called a "a one-man black market in prehistoric fossils" was sentenced on Tuesday to three months in prison after he admitted to having schemed to smuggle dinosaur remains out of Mongolia.

Dinosaur trafficker gets three years in prison in US

New York (AFP) - An American who illegally imported dinosaur skeletons from Mongolia -- one of them 70 million years old -- was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison, authorities said.

Va. man gets 3 months for smuggling dinosaur skeleton

NEW YORK - A Virginia fossils dealer was sentenced Tuesday to three months in prison even after a prosecutor described his cooperation with law enforcement in heroic terms, saying he enabled more than 18 largely complete dinosaur fossils to be located, enough for Mongolia to open its first dinosaur museum.

Man Gets 3 Months for Smuggling Dinosaur Skeleton

A Virginia fossils dealer was sentenced Tuesday to three months in prison even after a prosecutor described his cooperation with law enforcement in heroic terms, saying he enabled more than 18 largely complete dinosaur fossils to be located, enough for Mongolia to open its first dinosaur museum.

Florida fossils dealer gets 3 months in prison for smuggling dinosaur skeleton from Mongolia

NEW YORK – A federal judge in New York has sentenced a Florida fossils dealer to three months in prison for smuggling a 70-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus skeleton out of Mongolia.

Dinosaur Fossil Smuggler Gets 3-Month Sentence

A Florida fossil hunter who illegally dug up dinosaur skeletons from the Gobi Desert in Mongolia was sentenced on Tuesday to three months in prison on charges that he smuggled the bones into the United States, then used them to reassemble a Tyrannosaurus bataar, above, that he sold for $1 million through a New York auction house.

Illegally Importing Tyrannosaurus Lands Man In Prison

From looking at character references for Eric Prokopi, (40) a University of Florida (1996) graduate with a B.S. in Engineering, he was a dedicated scientist, friend, father and husband … in fact he still is but he is on his way to federal prison.

Increase in Central Asia and Caucasus fish resources under discussion

Baku, Fineko/abc.az. Baku hosts the III Session of the Regional Commission for Fisheries & Aquaculture in Central Asia and the South Caucasus (CACFish), created by the Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Mythical Stage Play Dazzle Hundreds During Children's Day

Hundreds of children were invited to see the mythical stage performance "Journey to the West (Xi You Ji)" at the China Children's Art Theater (CCAT) in Beijing on June 1, 2014, or International Children's Day.

Soccer field skirmish a lesson in democracy for immigrant students

At a recent soccer practice at Oakland International High School, the boys welcomed Paulos Gurmu, a newcomer from Ethiopia.

Tiananmen Square massacre still off-limits 25 years later

Reporters Without Borders condemns the many violations of freedom of information in the run-up to tomorrow’s 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

Asian Markets End Mostly Higher

Asian markets ended mostly higher Tuesday even as the Chinese markets got their first chance to react to data as they returned from an extended weekend break.

RedOne's Real Madrid anthem becomes a global number one

Grammy-winning producer and hitmaker Redone's new Real Madrid anthem has shot to the top of the charts in 17 countries within days of the Spanish soccer team's 10th Champions League win.

EPA Funds University Research on Cleaner Fuel Burning to Improve Air Quality

The World Health Organization estimates that cookstove smoke accounts for over 4 million premature deaths annually

Inner Mongolian, US universities host concert in Huhhot

The Inner Mongolia Normal University and Alfred University in New York plan more cooperation in the coming years, said Yun Guohong, president of IMNU, at a recent concert presented by students from both universities.

Newera Resources launches ground magnetic survey at Ulaan Tolgoi property in Mongolia

Newera Resources has commenced a ground magnetic survey at the Ulaan Tolgoi project, South Gobi basin in Southern Mongolia.

MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276) has significantly risen 27.329%. The last price is HK$0.205

[Rising Stock] MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276)'s price greatly went up 27.329% at 10:24a.m.

Breaking down barriers – An appeal to conserve migratory ungulates in Mongolia´s grasslands

Mongolian and international conservationists, including researchers from the Vetmeduni Vienna, have joined forces to raise awareness of the global importance of Mongolia´s steppes.

Mongolia Brief June 3, 2014

Russian Security Council Secretary Visits Mongolia Ulaanbaatar, June 3 (MONTSAME) At an invitation of Mongolia’s National Security Council secretary Ts.Enkhtuvshin, his counterpart from Russia Nikolai Patrushev is visiting Mongolia these days.

China shares end down after PMI surveys, Yili drags

HONG KONG, June 3 (Reuters) - China shares ended weaker on Tuesday, with Yili, one of the country's biggest milk powder makers, extending losses and being the biggest drag for both indexes.